It is recommended to contact our staff for further clarifications as preparation may vary based on the medical history of each patient.
Depending on the hormone that will be tested, patients should contact our staff for more information.
Especially for hormones related to prenatal testing, tests are done on specific days of the cycle. Get informed by our staff about the details of each exam.
Preparation for Special Hormone Tests
- Thyroid hormones. For patients undergoing treatment, it is advisable to administer the medication following the blood sample collection or in accordance with the guidance provided by the attending doctor.
- For the examination of prolactinit is necessary to avoid stress while any medication (antibiotics, antacids, anxiolytics, contraceptives, etc.) should be reported.
- Blood sampling to measure blood cortisol is usually performed early in the morning (7:30 – 8:30am) and 8-hour fasting is desirable.
- When assessing cancer markers, it's essential to make note of whether the patient is a chronic smoker. This is because marker values often exhibit higher levels in smokers compared to non-smokers.
- The examination of insulin and C-peptide, is performed in the early morning hours after fasting.
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